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Death in Yellowstone: Accidents and Foolhardiness in the First National Park

Yellowstone National Park has a long history of deaths by everything from earthquakes to bear attacks, poison gas, and lightning. Since 1870 there have been 300 deaths, all brought together in this fascinating book by a long-time chronicler of Yellowstone's history.

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The subtitle states: Accidents and Foolhardiness in the First National Park. I’ve had this on my tbr for some time. In general, I like nonfiction about natural history and the great outdoors. I read ...Read full review

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This is one of those books that was worth writing, even though it was not written so well. I listened to the audiobook, so didn't get a chance to check the writer's sources. The writer himself grew up ...Read full review

About the author (1995)

Lee H. Whittlesey is the historian for Yellowstone National Park and the author or editor of numerous books including "Death in Yellowstone: Accidents and Foolhardiness in the First National Park"; "Myth and History in the Creation of Yellowstone National Park"; and "A Yellowstone Album: a Photographic Celebration of the First National Park.

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Death in Yellowstone: Accidents and Foolhardiness in the First National Park